Project Assistant – Technical Inspector / Quality Validator

Anera Background:

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

That’s how Anera received more than $219 million in support of programs in 2024 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.

Objective of the Service

The objective is to conduct pre-installation technical validation of all delivered solar system components (panels, batteries, inverters, mounting structures, cabling, breakers, protection units, etc.) to ensure full compliance with the approved BOQ, technical requirements, and project guidelines.

Scope of Service

• Attend coordination briefing with Anera to review the approved BOQ, technical specifications, supplier obligations, and validation templates for both Jbal Al Botom (household systems), Ain Ebel and Ain Kafarzabad (centralized system).
• Verify conformity of all items against the approved BOQ, including:
  • Type, capacity, and wattage of solar panels
  • Battery type and storage capacity
  • Inverter model and power rating
  • Mounting structures and fixation accessories
  • DC/AC cables, breakers, protection units, and all balance-of-system components
  • Protection units and all balance-of-system components
  • (Ain Ebel/ Ain Kafarzabad) Main protection panel configuration, battery bank setup, MCCBs, earthing systems, and overall safety components
• Check quality standards, ensuring all items are:
  • New, unused, undamaged
  • Compliant with minimum technical and safety requirements
  • Suitable for rooftop installation and local environmental conditions
• Check quantities delivered per household package (Jbal Al Botom) and confirm completeness of centralized system components (Ain Ebel/ Ain Kafarzabad) before installation.
• Ensure proper labeling, serial numbers, and traceability for solar panels, batteries, inverters, protection devices, and cables.
• Document all findings through photos, checklists, serial numbers, and validation sheets.
• Report immediately to Anera any discrepancies, missing items, faulty components, or deviations from approved specifications.
• Prepare a final validation report summarizing compliance status, discrepancies, and clearance for installation for both Jbal Al Botom and any Ain Ebel/ Ain Kafarzabad-related items inspected.

Key Deliverables

• 30 household-level validation checklists confirming approved materials.
• Photo documentation of all items inspected.
• Serial number log for key components (panels, batteries, inverters).
• Discrepancy report, if applicable.
• Final consolidated validation report covering all 30 households and any Ain Ebel/ Ain Kafarzabad components inspected.

Timeframe and Reporting

The consultancy is estimated to work approximately 12 months, including field inspections, data compilation, and reporting.

The consultant will report directly to the Project Officer – Economic Development Department, and work in close coordination with the procurement department and engineering team, especially when reviewing Ain Ebel/ Ain Kafarzabad’s central system components.

Qualifications and Competencies

The consultant should possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in solar PV installations, inspection, or technical assessments.
• Proven expertise in off-grid, on-grid, or hybrid solar systems.
• Strong understanding of solar panels, inverters, batteries, and BOS components.
• Experience in quality assurance and technical validation.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to travel to Jbal Al Botom and Ain Ebel/ Ain Kafarzabad independently.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anera strives to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, political or national views or background, ethnicity, religion, age, handicap, sex, or any other factor unrelated to ability to perform the required work. Anera does give strong preference in employing Lebanese, Palestinian, or other resident Arab nationals (other than for the country director position and internships). In all cases, recruitment decisions are first and foremost based on merit and qualifications. Anera holds local project institutions to the same standards.

Code of Conduct

Anera is committed to conducting its operations with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism across all contexts in which we work. We strive to deliver high-quality services and maintain a reputation built on fairness, respect, responsibility, and sound judgment. All employees, managers, officers, and representatives are expected to uphold these standards at all times and act per their duty of loyalty to Anera. No individual may misrepresent the organization or speak on its behalf without proper authorization. Confidential and sensitive information—including financial data, strategic plans, or information related to partners and beneficiaries—must be handled with the utmost discretion and only shared on a need-to-know basis, in line with Anera’s confidentiality and privacy policies. Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The level of disciplinary response may take into account whether the violation was self-reported and whether the individual cooperated in the investigation process.

Our values:

We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.